Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that respecting the sentiments of Delhi’s residents and their deep love and devotion for Diwali, the Delhi Government will appeal to the Hon’ble Supreme Court to permit the use of certified Green Firecrackers during the festival. According to the Chief Minister, the government believes that maintaining a balance between public sentiment and environmental protection is essential. The objective of this initiative is to strengthen the government’s commitment to pollution control while honouring traditional practices.
She said that the people of Delhi celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm, joy, and excitement. The festival is not merely a religious occasion but also represents the economic and cultural heartbeat of Delhi. She noted that in earlier years, the city’s residents celebrated the festival with grand displays of fireworks, which had to be stopped due to pollution and other concerns. The Chief Minister stated that the government will now request the Hon’ble Supreme Court to allow the use of certified Green Firecrackers during Diwali. She further emphasised that the Delhi Government remains deeply committed to environmental protection and pollution control and will assure the Supreme Court that all its guidelines and standards will be strictly followed.
According to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, it will also be ensured that all Green Firecrackers are manufactured only by authorised entities and duly certified by the competent departments. The government aims to enable Delhi’s residents to celebrate a radiant and joyous Diwali in a clean and safe environment. The Chief Minister said that Diwali is the most significant festival in Indian culture, deeply rooted in the emotions of the people. She added that based on past experience, a complete ban on firecrackers has not yielded the desired results. Despite restrictions, violations continued, which led to the use of highly polluting firecrackers and worsened Delhi’s air quality. Therefore, the government wishes to allow the use of Green Firecrackers in the city.
She also reaffirmed that the Delhi Government remains unwavering in its commitment to environmental protection and will assure full cooperation with the Central Government and the Hon’ble Supreme Court to implement any directions issued in this regard.
Reiterating her thoughts, the Chief Minister said that Diwali is the most sacred and joyous festival of Indian culture, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, righteousness over wrongdoing, and knowledge over ignorance. It represents not only our religious faith but also social unity, family harmony, and spiritual awakening. The emotions of millions of Delhi residents are deeply connected with this festival. The government respects these sentiments and believes that maintaining a balance between tradition and the environment is the need of the hour. She added that allowing Green Firecrackers will give new strength to traditions, public sentiment, and the hopes of small traders. Delhi’s economy and culture will flourish together, and residents will once again be able to celebrate the festival with its traditional splendour.
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